American Melts
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Borden
American Melts contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from protein and 7% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 333 kcal per 100 g across 11,652 products.
100 g provides 146% of the Daily Value for calcium and 95% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 21.4 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat L | 14.3 g | 72% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium L | 1,290 mg | 56% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 4.8 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 19 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 1,900 mg | 146% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 1,190 mg | 95% |
| Potassium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 26%
- Carbohydrates 7%
- Fat 67%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein19 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 21.4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
- Fat21.4 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 26.7 g)
- Saturated fat14.3 gbelow the median for dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Sodium1,290 mgin the top quarter of dairy and eggs (median 643 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 190 IU |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A, IU L | 952 IU |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | 286 kcal |
| Protein | 19 g | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 21.4 g | 21.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 4.8 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,286 mg | 1,290 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Milk, milk protein concentrate, cream, whey, sodium citrate, calcium phosphate, water, contains less than 2% of gelatin, salt, sodium phosphate, sorbic acid (preservative), color added, propionic acid, lactic acid, vitamin d3, vitamin a palmitate, enzymes, cheese culture
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in American Melts?
100 g of American Melts has 286 kcal. Serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g): about 60 kcal.
Is American Melts high in protein?
American Melts contains 19 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in serving, 1 slice, 21 g (21 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dairy and eggs, that is below the median (median 21.4 g).
How many carbs are in American Melts?
American Melts has 4.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in American Melts?
American Melts contains 21.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 14.3 g is saturated (72% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does American Melts contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (146% DV) and phosphorus (95% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in American Melts?
100 g contains 1,290 mg of sodium, 56% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated December 4, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2117525. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 8, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0053000004363. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated December 4, 2025. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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